New (sort of) member from the San Francisco Bay Area

[Alex Sinunu]

Hi there, I have been poking around the site and listening to podcasts for months. Thought I would introduce myself here. I live in Oakland, ca and am a commercial contractor currently building condos in San Francisco. I have a decent chunk of money saved that I really want to invest in real estate. Have sort of felt paralyzed as I want to invest locally, but the Bay Area is astronomically high priced. I just don't feel comfortable going to the exurbs (ie Modesto) or way out of state (ie Memphis or North Carolina). Anyhow, I am determined to make my first investment this year. I am convinced buy and hold is the way for me. Am happy to partner. See you around the site. Thanks, Alex